NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A person was shot in the leg Friday night in the 1600 block of Vernon Drive.

Emergency crews were called to the scene at 10:06 p.m. for the report of a fire. There was no fire and it ended up just being a hot electrical outlet. While firefighters were on the scene, they heard several gunshots nearby.

At 10:18 p.m., dispatchers received a call about a person shot in the leg. The victim was taken to the hospital.